[This is normally where she'd get way too fired up, ignore him, and run off to do this her own way and clumsily, hopefully, help the two understand each other despite herself.

Normally.

Right now, her tone softens.]

Listen. I won't do anything you don't want. But if you like Rei-chan... I think you should be direct. She won't respect someone who can't face it and come to her. I think you should tell her how you feel, clearly.